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Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory
Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory

Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory


Supporting research to develop a greater understanding of wildland fire

On September 12, 1960, the Northern Forest Fire Laboratory was dedicated in Missoula, MT.

Dedicated in 1960, the Missoula Fire Lab has a rich history and offers state of the art wildland fire research facilities.

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Tilting sand table with flames used to study fire spread

Researchers at the Fire Lab study all aspects of wildland fire, from fuels to fire management systems.

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Two firefighters walking toward low flames and smoke

Our datasets, tools, and products directly support wildland fire management before, during, and after a fire.

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Flames burning around tall conifer trees

Fire Lab research is synthesized through research summaries and fact sheets on topics especially relevant to land managers.

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